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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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